Kyiv's Troubles Extend Beyond the Battlefield: Ukraine's Worsening Woes

Ukraine is facing a series of challenges that go beyond battlefield losses. Polls show declining US support for military aid to Ukraine, and the focus on the Israel-Hamas war and the new GOP speaker of the House could divert resources away from Ukraine. President Biden's request for a $105 billion military aid package for Israel and Ukraine is uncertain in Congress, and the new speaker of the House, Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, has previously voted against additional aid for Ukraine. Additionally, a potential government shutdown and the upcoming 2024 presidential election pose further risks for Ukraine.